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Sources: Sony is working on a “PlayStation 4.5” with upgraded GPU for 4K resolution and better VR game support — Sources: Sony Is Working On A ‘PlayStation 4.5’ — Sony is currently planning a new version of the PS4 with increased graphical power and games running at 4K resolution, developer sources tell Kotaku.
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| Andy Greenberg / Wired: |
FBI, Department of Transportation, and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warn drivers about threat of over-the-internet attacks on cars — The FBI Warns That Car Hacking Is a Real Risk — It's been eight months since a pair of security researchers proved beyond any doubt …
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| Mark Gurman / 9to5Mac: |
9.7-inch iPad Pro to start at higher $599 price, come in 32 GB & 128 GB capacities — With the iPad Pro name and features, the new 9.7-inch iPad will be Apple's first to come with a starting price higher than $499. The smaller iPad Pro will start at $599 and include 32 GB of storage, according to sources.
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| Kyle Orland / Ars Technica: |
PlayStation VR will cost $500 with Camera and Move controllers, which are required for positional tracking and many games; preorders start on March 22 — PlayStation VR's true cost: $500 when bundled with needed accessories — All in. — When Sony finally announced a $400 price tag …
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| Paul Tamburro / CraveOnline: |
Microsoft had scantily clad dancers dressed as “schoolgirls” at GDC party; Xbox chief Phil Spencer issues an apology — Microsoft Actually Had “Erotic Schoolgirl” Dancers at its GDC Party — Microsoft staged a “boys only club” party and are being called out for their unprofessionalism.| Paul Mozur / New York Times: |
Mark Zuckerberg mocked for “trying too hard” on Chinese social media after hazardous “smog jog” through Tiananmen Square without a face mask — With ‘Smog Jog’ Through Beijing, Zuckerberg Stirs Debate on Air Pollution — A morning run can be the perfect way to overcome jet lag …
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| Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Evernote's founding CTO Dave Engberg is leaving in May; CEO announces new heads of product, marketing, brand, design and China — Evernote's founding CTO Dave Engberg is leaving in May; new wave of execs announced — We've been documenting Evernote's decline in the last several months … | Ben Sisario / New York Times: |
Spotify and National Music Publishing Association reach settlement over unpaid mechanical rights royalties; sources say the payout pool is between $21M and $30M — Spotify Reaches Settlement With Publishers in Licensing Dispute — Spotify will pay more than $20 million to music publishers … | Amir Efrati / The Information: |
Sources: with only 10% to 15% of Tumblr's advertising inventory used, Yahoo is considering letting Facebook sell ads within the Tumblr mobile app — Yahoo, Facebook in Ad Partnership Talks Over Tumblr — Yahoo is considering letting Facebook sell ads within the Tumblr mobile app … | Kris Graft / Gamasutra: |
Interview with Palmer Luckey ahead of Oculus VR launch day on his day-to-day involvement, VR's future, more — Now's the time to get into VR - but be realistic about its returns, says Palmer Luckey — A lot can happen in five years, especially in a tech field as fast-moving as virtual reality.
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| Mary Jo Foley / ZDNet: |
Microsoft releases first Edge extensions preview in newest Windows 10 test build — Microsoft's new Redstone build 14291, available to Fast Ring PC and Mobile testers today, includes the first preview of extensions for Microsoft's Edge browser. — One of the features most eagerly awaited …
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| Leena Rao / Fortune: |
Stripe to expand Atlas to Cuba, enabling local entrepreneurs to incorporate US companies, set up US bank accounts, and accept payments with Stripe — Stripe Wants To Help Cuban Entrepreneurs Enter The Digital Age — Ahead of President Obama's historic trip to Cuba next week …
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